Product Recall Number: 07-144
Why was Children's "Groovy Grabber" Bracelets recalled?
The paint on the metallic band beneath the decorative cover contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Product Recall Number: 07-144
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2007-04-02
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Children's "Groovy Grabber" Bracelets
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), A&A Global Industries, of Cockeysville, Md., is voluntarily recalling about 4 million Children's “Groovy Grabber” Bracelets. The paint on the metallic band beneath the decorative cover contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. Name of product: Children's "Groovy Grabber" BraceletsUnits: About 4 millionManufacturer: A&A Global Industries, of Cockeysville, Md.Hazard: The paint on the metallic band beneath the decorative cover contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: The recalled bracelets are made of flexible metal bands wrapped in decorative plastic covers. The bracelets come in various colors and designs, including smiley faces, Chinese symbols, dogs, cats, aliens, checker boards, and flames.Sold in: Vending machines located in malls, discount, department and grocery stores nationwide from November 2005 through March 2007 for 25 cents.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled bracelets away from children and discard them.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact A&A Global Industries at (800) 638-6000 ext. 314 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.aaglobalind.com.
Hazard Description: The paint on the metallic band beneath the decorative cover contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Dispose
Units: About 4 million
Incidents: None reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled bracelets away from children and discard them.
Sold At: Vending machines located in malls, discount, department and grocery stores nationwide from November 2005 through March 2007 for 25 cents.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: A&A Global Industries, of Cockeysville, Md.
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed